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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Indicted for Murder in the First De-
gree.
HARTFORD, CT. dec. 22.

The grand jury this evening returned true
hills in the cases of Clarence E. Taylor OF
New Britain, for murder in the first degree !;
Thos. F. Plunkett, (now in Canada, for
embezzlement from the Union Manufaetur-
inc Co. James S. Parsons, Prest., Robert
y Reecber. Secy, Isaac w. Hakes, Clerk OF
tho Continental Life Insurance Co. for false
entry and returns. Parsons has been IN
Canada two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23

Smith and Kilrain have agreed to let their
fight stand draw.
John L. Sullivan has deposited $500 ~
earnest to bind either Smith or Kilrain OF
both. to fight him.
Warrants have been granted at London
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
CRIMES and ACCIDENTS.
THE ROCHESTER EXPLOSIONS.
Lee Still Missing and Supposed TO- bt
Beneath the Ruins.
The Inquest Begun and Investigation
Reveals the Cause


ROCHESTER. Dec. %.
Water was not turned of from the mills
fire till 7.3o tonight The inquest has begun.
Lee is still missing and has undoubtedly per
ishcd. leak was found in the pipe running
from the Vacuum oil works to the Municipal
Gas Co works at the intersection with the
Atkins street sewer. The common council
today appointed committee TO institute a
thorough investigation of the cause of the
disaster.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
BANGOR SCHOONER Ashore.
VIII be Little Damaged Unless Wind
Changes.

Ponr JEFFERSON, n. Y, Dec. %.
Schooner Mary Lymburner of Bangor,
Me-, went ashore yesterday between the
breakwaters and row lies easy. If the wind
does not change she will suffer little injury
She has cargo of $50 tons of coal. Steam
er Mouowantuc will make an effort to float
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Mr.. Manning Growing Weaker.

ALBANY, n Y, Dec. %.
Manning.s condition at midnight is little
changed but it is thought he may live through
the night. His Vitality is surprising. He
takes no nourishment and is growing weaker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
A Hotel Keeper Fleeing from Creditors
is Arrested.


SrRINGFIrLD, Mass, Dec. 22
NJ. Z. Corser. hotel keeper, at Clare
mont. n. H.. was arrested this evening while
about to take the New York express, on com
nlaint of d. F. Flagg & Co, los Blackstone
street. Boston. to whom he has owed $3.50
since 1883. He was ON his way TO Florida
where he runs n hotel through the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Down Goes the Freight.

CHICAGO, Dec, %.
The Chicago& Alton reopened the western
freight war by reduction of 10 per cent in
rates between Chicago and St. Louis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
German Universities Closed.

BERLIN, Dec. %.
Private adyices from ST. Petersburg state
that owing to emoute among students of the
universities these institutions have been
closed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Annual Gathering of the New England
Society OF Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. %.
The seventh annual festival of the New
England Society of Pennsylvania, was held
at Continental Hotel tonight. There was the
largest attendance ever present at an annual
dinner. Speeches were made by Senator
Evarts, Henry Cabot Lodge and Gov. Beaver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Smith and Kilrain to be Banquetted.

LONDON, Dec. %.
At congratulatory luncheon given today
to Smith and Kilrain, chairman White stated
that Smith had received the $1,000 deposited
by his hackers. The two pugilists will be
banQuetted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
HUGH O. PENTECOST
Will Establish Another Church in
Newark

NEWARK, N. j., Dec. l2.
Library Hall has been leased for services
after Jan. LIST, by Rev. Hugh o. Pentecost.
An independent church has beel formed and
it is expected that many of Pentecost's old
parishioners will follow him from Belevilfe
Avenue Congregational church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Chicago Produce lGasist.

Chicago Produce lGasiEst
CHICAGO. De-. u.
FLOUR--fair and steady.
wHEAT-moderste, No. spring. 76azsl; 1e.9 .
red, 76l.
.CORN--6rm, No. Q, 44a41e.
0ATs--stesdy and firm, No. 4. ~.
RYE--quiet ct sc.
BARLEY--6rm at Is.
PORK---at u 76aI3 -.
LARD---at 1oa7 ~.
NJ ele ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Tried to Thaw Out Dynamite Car
tridges.
CINCINNATI, Dec. %.

CINCINNATI, Dec zZ-
Edward johnson. colored, living out of the
CITY. placed dynamite cartridges in his oven
10 thaw this evening. There was terrihc
explosion, destroying the house. killing his
eirhteen-year-old daughter and an infant,and
seriously injuring Johnson's wife.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
Wrestling for $1,000 Side in Boston

Boston. Dec. %.
J.C. McMahon of Fairfield, VT, and
Mike Horfigan of Newton wrestled in Music
hall to night, collar and elbow. best two in
three for $1,000. Mcmahon won the first
fall in fifty-six minutes and the second in
thirty-fve minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
BY TELEGRAPH.
SIGNAL SERVICE
Weather Indications for the Next "a
Hours.

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
WASHINGTON, Dec. %, / AN.
For Maine Colder; fair; fresh to brisk
westerly winds diminishing in force, .becom-
ing variable, followed Saturday by rising
temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
D9G1.

In Augusta Dec. 20. Ella o. Bartlett, aged II vs..
and 10 months. youngest daughter Of T. Z. and Mrs..
A. Bartlett.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-12-23
R. C. Flower Medical Co., Boston, Mass.

Ps1mer's Skin-Success Soap cleRnscs and
Ointment ht ais skin
diseases
Ecrcma. Erysiprlas, BARRIERS Itch, eic., ar
cured lN Skiu -tis,s.s SDau and tltDt uient
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
NOTE AND COMMENT,

The New York Herald gravely proposes
that we make use of Alaska as a penal
colony.
Nova Scotians talk strongly of seces-
sion from the dominion and some of them
want to come into the United States.
The report that President Cleveland
had written letter declining Il renomi-
nation is authoritatively denied. Perhaps
he didn't consider it necessary.
The Ohio legislature has passed law
making a married woman's rights coequal
and coextensive with those of her hus-
band, as far as the acquisition and dis
position of property is concerned.
Mrs. Heap, wife of the late United
States consul-general at Constantinople,
has been decorated with the order of the
"Chev Kat" Fortunate Mrs. Heap !.
But people want to know now what sort
of a thing a "Chev Kat is, anyhow.
New York sports are happy oyer the
passage of the Ives bill by the assembly.
1t legalizes pool-selling heretofore il
legaD provided the racing associations
pay the state Il tax of > per cent on their
gross gate receipts and gives to each as
sociation Il racing season of 30 days.
Gov. Hill will probably sign this bill.
\ young assistant rector in New York
has found out how to do it. His plan. as
the story goes, was to make influential
ladies of his congregation believe that
they had suggested the best points in his
discourses. In making Il pastoral call he
would pick out some remark of his hos
tess. declare it admirable, and promise to
use it the next Sunday. On that Occa-
sion she would proudly hear him intro
duce an embellished form of the conceit
with such an Introduction as zone of the
brightest minds | know" or "From a
beautiful source comes the idea"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29

Prof y. :. Shaler; "Dress and Undress," Julia
Ward Howe; "Dining- Mendicancy," Jas.
g. Howard The Forum costs S5 Il year and is
printed by the Forum Publishing Co., 81 Fifth
avenue, New York.
The appearance of Scribners seem to have
stimulated the managers of the old magazines
TO greater efforts. At any rate the May Har
per is all that can be asked for. The initial
article is upon "The Recent Movement in
southern Literature" a briet personal sketch
of each writer is given, and twelve portraits
with autographs embellish the text. "The
Three Tctons" Is q bright narrative of trip
to Yellowstone Park, in which racy dialogue
is interspcrscd with accurate description.
dozen Illustrations are given. The
celebrated French actor Coquelin contri-
butes AN extraordinary paper upon the art
OF acting. The main points of his discourse
are strengthened by frequent reference to not
able brothcrartists, and by IA large number of
Illustrations showing the actors in their chief
roles. The second and final part of Ralph
Meel<er's article, "Through the Caucasus -
reveals the strange features of southeastern
Russia as witnessed At the time of the recent
Turco Russian War. The quaint old ballad,
"kitty OF COlcraine," is eXquistely illustrated
by Edwin \. Abbey Apropos to the season
of dog-shows is the article on "The American
Mastiir,' by Charles c. Marshall, with several
tne englavings of famous individuals belong
ing to that noble breed, and reared in Amer
ica These /are but part OF the good things
prescntedI
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
ARROR DAY.
GOV. oRMsBEE's PROCLAMATION

GOV oRMsBEE's PROCLAMATION.
Following the precedent OF my predecessor,
and in compliance with what DcheNe 10 pc
the wish OF very many of the people OF the
State and to the end that Il practice by me
deemed to be commcndahle, ana 10 become II
great benefit and advantage to the varied ili','
tprial interests OF the commonwealth may be
continued, and that opportunity may be o1ler-
ed for needed and wholesome release from thc
routine of everyday life, with ITS cares anu
1rudgcrV, and an occasion presented lor
thought and concert OF action IN the direction
of bcncfitting our homes, making our cltlcs
and villages more attractive and the waste
places more productive ana relnuneratlNe IN
the urerc than mt present, ana for many otl-
er reasons and purposes that VIII rcitullN s1@'
gcSt themselves to the thoughtlul ana progrcs-
sivc people, do hereby appoint ana deslg-
nate saturday, the lth day OF MAY, y. ID. lSs',
Arbor Day, and earnestly recommend TO the
people of the State, that the day thus set nOart
be devoted to carrying out the Objects ana
purposes above suggested, or kindred ones.
Let the teachers and scholars unite III dcvot
ing the ,l,V to the comfort and adornincnt OF
school-honsc and yard by trees and shrubs;
Let the people of town and village 'lS up ana
renew the dccaying or unslghtly Tree, ana III
its place, and elsewhere where II Is proper
and convenient so to do, plant another that
will be or become Il thing of beauty, or an hl'l
to greater comfort Let the farmer turn the
daV 20 profitable account, by planting timber
trees in otherwise waste places, ana ny giving
considerate attention to his trult trees ana the
subject OF raising more extensively the small
er fruits. Let il be Il day devoted 10 outdoor
house cleaning and renovation wherever Il
need therefor exists. And | suggest that ON
that day the Grand Army posts 81 the state,
each plant one or more trees on street or com
mon, in the memory OF those who died That
their country might be preserved in its integ'
rity, "that each of these heroes may have a
living memorial which year by year shall in
crease in magnitude and beauty and he tn
the passer.by an object of patriotism and II re-
minder OF duty to country.
Given under my hand and the seal of the State
in the executive chamber at Brandon, this
eighteenth day of April, \. ID. 1857, and the
independence OF the United states the one
hundred and twelfth
EBENEZER j. ORMsBEE.
By the Governor:
FLETCHER ID. PROCTOR,
Secretary of Civil and Military Affairs.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29

understand that they are indebted to the
generosity of others in large degree for
the educational privileges afforded them,
and that when they destroy property of
the institution they are not unlike the
bird that defiles its own nest and, further,
that when they abuse the townspeople.
as in this instance, they misuse those to
whom they themselves and their institu-
ton are under obligations for many favors
of one kind and another.
We are glad to know, however, that
Il large number of the students did not
sympathize with the authors of the
mischief. and it is quite likely that the
perpetrators of the offense did not realize
what they were doing. 1t is quite prob
able that they failed to appreciate what
fire means to some of our citizens, many
of whom have all their possessions in eX-
posed sections of the village, where, once
on fire, they will almost certainly be
destroyed in spite of everything the fire
men and others can do to save them.
Besides, they doubtless did not think
that the college itself might sometime
catch fire, and that then, after such an
experience as this, the citizens would
not turn out. Just this thing happened
not many years ago, when Starr hall was
burned
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
MASONIC,

Wednesday last was a day of much in
terest to the Masonic fraternity in Mid
dlebury and vicinity.
At 10 a. IN. Mount Calvary Command
cry, No. !, X. r., assembled in annual
cOnclave at their asylum in this place.
These officers were elected: +. y. Man
chester of Brandon, +. c.. Rev. ;. F.
Calhoun of Orwell. g.; Herbert f.
Smith of Middlebury, G. g.; Rev.
Walter Rice of Brandon, prelate; W.
II. Cobb of Middlebury, ). W.; W.
H. Kingsley of Middlebury. j. W.. Thad.
NJ. Chapman of Middlebury, treas; p.
r. Goodrich of Middlebury. recorder
c. f. Prentiss of Middlebury, assistant
recorder: f. n. Bissell of ShOreham.
standard bearer; j. W. Symons of Bran
don, sword bearer; c. +. Prentiss, ward
en-; James Knapp, captain of the guard.
Much other important business for the
good of the order was transacted.
At = p. III. Potter Chapter, No. -, Roy
al Arch MasOns, was called together in
special convocation, and "A district grand
cOnvocation of the second capitular dis
trict of Vermont was convened under the
supervision of District Deputy Grand
High Priest NJ. j. Horton of Poultney.
The past masters degree was worked
|
II. F., and the Nj. f. NJ. degree by c. f.
Prentiss, NJ. +. ii. p. of Potter Chapter,
assisted by F. n. Manchester, p. II. p.
of Farmers Chapter, No. 0, of Brandon
Il. MaldOon, NJ. +. ii. =. of Jerusalem
Chapter, No. =, of Nergennes, and Rev
;. +. Calhoun, NJ. f. ii. Z. of Brandon
and companions of this and other chap
tiers in the district. which comprises Adj
Olson, Rutland and Bennington counties
In the evening the district deputy, as
sisted by the officers and companions of
Potter Chapter, conferred the Royal
Arch degree in excellent style upon three
candidates. The new furniture and re-
gala of the Chapter was used for the
first time, adding much to the effect OF
the 'work." District Deputy Horton
assisted by Thad NJ. Chapman as grand
captain of the host then installed the Off
GERS of Potter Chapter, No. y, as fol
lows: c. +. Prentiss, NJ. +. IL. p; VIM
ii. Cobb, +. K.: A. a. Fletcher, +. ).
ii. l.. Sheldon, treas; n. f. Rider, sec'y
Chas. ID. Earl, C.. of the H.; VIM. ii
Brewster, =. S.. VIM. ii. Kingsley, X. A
c.; b. b. Brown, G.. Nj. of Sd Vail John
Huntington, G. NJ. of the I'd Vail; Z. F
Chapman, G. Nj. of the lst Vail; c. A
Piper, tyler. Rev. c. 5. Sargent i,
chaplain. Besides the companions named
the occasion was honored by the pres
ence of Grand Secretary w. ii. 5. Whit,
comb of Burlington and representatives
from the Chapters in Brandon, Bristo
and Vergennes. Mt. Calvary COmman-
derry and Potter Chapter entertained theil
visiting friends at the addison" and
''Pierce House."
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATION.

The members of Lake Dunmore lodge,
No. IL, of this place and invited members
of other lodges of the order who reside
in town met at the rooms of Lake Dun
more lodge on Tuesday evening to observe
the 6Sth anniversary of the establishment
of Oddfellowship in America. The prin-
cipal feature was a fine banquet, follow
ed by speeches. DR.. w. II. Sheldon act
ed as toastmaster, and remarks, more or
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
THE VERGENNES COUNCIL.

The ecclesiastical council held at Ner-
gennes on Tuesday to consider the matter
of Rev. A. \. Robertsons resignation as
pastor of the congregational church or
ganized by the choice of Pres. Brainerd
of Middlebury college as moderator and
Rev. Mr.. Stebbins of Cornwall as scribe.
There were only few persons present
Rev. Mr.. Sargent of New Haven: Rev.
O. II. White, ID. ID. and +. j. Mathews
of Middlebury: Rev. Mr.. Stebbins and
NJ. b. Williamson of Cornwall: Rev. Mr..
Calhoun of Orwell; Rev. \. W. Wild of
Charlotte and President Brainerd No
charges were preferred against Mr.. Rob-
ertson and all that was brought forward
was the statement that the soliciting
committee could not raise the salary be-
cause Il few refused to subscribe. Hon.
i. +. Woodbridge spoke strongly in IA
vCr of Mr.. Robertson and said nine
tenths of the members favored his re-
naming. Judge Smith thought there
was some feeling in opposition to Mr..
Robertson's remaining, but couldn't eX-
plain what it was. The council decided
to ratify the resignation. as Mr.. Robert
son desired it. under the circumstances
and also passed series of resolution,
highly complimentary to the retiring
pastor,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
FUN AND FOLLY.

Judging from the affair of last Friday
night, professOrship of Amusements is
needed at the college, the main object of
which should be to teach the students the
difference between fun and utter folly. 1t
should be impressed upon their minds that
routing out the people of the village at
midnight by an alarm of fire is not joke
at all, but an ineXcusable act of imbecil-
ity. The following, from the revised laws
of the State of Vermont, would serve as
the text of at least one lecture:
ciously burns stacks of hay, grain or other
vegetable products, or hay, grain or other
vegetable products severed from the soil and
not stacked, or a pile or parcel of wood boards
timber OF other lumber or a fence, bars Oh
gate, shall be imprisoned in the State prison
not more than five years or fined not more
than five hundred dollars.
This, from the bylaws of the village OF
Middlebury, would also make good
motto for the recitation-rOom
No person shall burn, without permission OF
the trustees, any bonfire in any or all OF the
public streets or grounds, under a penalty OF
five dollars for every offence.
1t would likewise be well for the in
cumbent of this chair to make his pupils
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
COLLEGE NOTES.

The fence around the college park is in
course of removal. Its absence will add
to the appearance of the premises.
The college baseball nine is made up of
these men: Clark 81, captain; Howe 81,
Cliff SIS, Alden 50, Douglas SO, Cliff
80, Lavery 80, Owen 80, and Ross 80.
The first of the college league baseball
games will be played here on May II,
when the University of Vermont nine
will have contest with the local college
nine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.

The st. Louis Globe-Democrat says
"Politics in the United States would be-
come decidedly prosaic and sombre
affair if the free-trader should suddenly
be struck with CLEAN of sense and dis
continue his antics" Our readers will
no doubt, be pleased to know that the
free-trader is of some use to the world,
even if his mission is only to add an ele-
ment of iocosity to the otherwise dreary
grind of politics. In the world of poll
tics, then, he is on a par with Bill Nye
and the Sweet Singer of Michigan in the
world of letters, or the clown in the
circus. In his way he is useful. The
terrible gravity with which he does his
tricks in what he calls reasoning but adds
to his comicality. 1t is to be hoped that
he will not cease his efforts. What the
American people need is diversion, and
the logical capers of the free-traders fill
the bill
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
LECTURE IN MIDOLeeuRY ON AFRICA.

"Rev. O. Fl. White ID. d., who spent
nearly seven years in Great Britain, gave
Il most interesting and instructive lecture
last evening, in the Hancock church, Lex
ington, upon Africa, Her People and
Her Problem. Mr.. White has had rare
facilities for obtaining accurate informa-
ton concerning the dark continent, and
his lectures have been given to large
audiences in Great Britain. - Boston
Evening Transcript
The lectures have also been given in
Boston and other parts of New England,
and the lecturer "has left his audience
with the idea that the African is big
factor in the solution of our own national
problem" This course of lectures will be
given in the Congregational church be-
ginning Sunday night, May /, for the
benefit of the Young Mems Christian as
sociation. The lectures are free and all
are cordially invited. All who have not
already subscribed to aid the association
for the coming year will be invited to do
so by a collection at the close of each
lecture,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
FRIDAY. APRIL 20. 1857.
: . : : . . :
No1,oE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

We find it impossible to fulfil onr agree
ment to discontinue all papers not pald IN
advance at this date. so many OF our frlcnus
came around to settle mp and take n new start
that it has used up about all the time we had
TO spare to attend to them, leaving us no
chance to prepare and send out notifications
TO those still in arrears. 1t would obviously
be unfair to cut Off those who had not been IN
formed that they were behind, as the date ol
expiration does not appear on the paper; So
we nave decided, in order to do justice to all
to continue to send out statements of theii
standing to delinquents, and then they will be
cut off if they do not heed the call.
our supply of wood tar exceeds the demand
and no more will be received on subscriptions
this season.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
COLD WEATHER IN RIPTON.

The storm of Tuesday, which brought
rain to this vicinity, was a snow-storm
up on the mountain. When the clouds
cleared away in Ripton the higher hills
cred with fresh snow.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29
LITERARY NOTES.

The May Forum has these contents: "Mar-
riage Laws" Judge +. ii. Bennett; "The So
ciahsts," Francis A. Walker; college Frnter.
nIties," Andrew ID. White; "The Indians in
1851" Prof. W. G. sumner; "Our Religious In
stincts," Prof. Jas. 4. BiXby; "Books That
Have Helped Me-" President John Bascom
"The Attitude of Russia" Rev. DR.. Cyrus
Hamhn; "a New Executive Department. -
Gen. W +. smith; "The Natural Gas supply -
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1887-04-29

less extended, were made by Messrs. A..
p. Tupper, John L. Buttolph, Jas. NJ.
Slade, DR.. Mellen and Mr.. George r..
Langworthy, Jr., the last-named giving "A
history of the local lodge. Altogether, it